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At REACT Air Ambulance, every patient transfer is a highly coordinated medical mission involving aircraft scheduling, aviation authorities, airport handling, international permits, medical crew deployment, ground ambulances, and specialized medical equipment. Once a mission is confirmed, substantial operational costs are incurred. The following policy governs all confirmed bookings.

01

Booking Confirmation

A booking is considered confirmed only after:

  • Receipt of the agreed advance payment
  • Written confirmation issued by REACT Air Ambulance
  • Aircraft and medical team allocation
  • Acceptance of all applicable terms and conditions
02

Cancellation by the Client

Timing of Cancellation Fee Applied
More than 24 hours before scheduled departure 25% of total mission cost
Between 24 hours and 12 hours before scheduled departure 50% of total mission cost
Less than 12 hours before departure or No-Show 100% — No refund issued
After aircraft departure, repositioning, or crew mission commencement 100% — No refund issued
03

Medical Mission Abandonment

If the patient, family, hospital, insurer, or authorised representative cancels or refuses transportation after :

  • Medical team deployment
  • Ground ambulance dispatch
  • Airport arrival
  • Aircraft preparation
  • Immigration or customs clearance
  • Aircraft positioning

All expenses incurred shall be charged to the client. Additional operational costs may also apply

04

Force Majeure

REACT Air Ambulance shall not be liable for delays, cancellations, rescheduling, or inability to perform a mission arising from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Adverse weather or airport closures
  • Air Traffic Control restrictions
  • Government regulations, war, or civil unrest
  • Natural disasters, pandemics, or epidemics
  • Industrial action or political instability
  • Security threats
  • Aircraft technical issues affecting safety
  • Medical emergencies requiring operational changes

Where practical, REACT Air Ambulance will make reasonable efforts to arrange an alternative aircraft, revised departure schedule, or suitable operational solution.

05

Aircraft Substitution

REACT Air Ambulance reserves the right to substitute the scheduled aircraft with another aircraft of equal or higher capability if operational, technical, maintenance, or safety requirements necessitate such substitution.

Such substitution shall not constitute grounds for cancellation or compensation.

06

Operational Delays

Mission departure times are estimated and may vary due to:

  • Air Traffic Control clearances
  • International overflight and landing permits
  • Airport slot availability
  • Customs and immigration procedures
  • Medical stabilisation of the patient
  • Weather conditions, fuel availability, or airport operational restrictions

REACT Air Ambulance shall not be responsible for consequential losses arising from operational delays.

07

Patient Medical Fitness

The attending physician, receiving physician, and REACT Air Ambulance Medical Director reserve the right to determine whether a patient is medically fit for air transport.

If transport becomes medically unsafe before departure, the mission may be postponed, modified, or cancelled in the interest of patient safety.

08

Refund Policy

Refunds, where applicable, shall be processed after deduction of applicable cancellation charges and operational expenses.

  • Standard processing time: within 24 working hours of cancellation approval
  • Depending on banking procedures, international payment networks, public holidays, or regulatory compliance, the credit may take up to 7 working days to appear in the client's account

Bank charges, foreign exchange losses, payment gateway fees, and intermediary bank deductions are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing.

09

Third-Party Costs

The client shall remain responsible for costs incurred from third-party service providers, including but not limited to:

  • Airport handling charges
  • Ground ambulance services
  • Hospital coordination fees
  • Immigration or visa processing fees
  • Customs clearance
  • Commercial airline penalties
  • Landing and parking charges
  • Medical consumables used specifically for the patient

These charges may be payable even if the mission is cancelled.

10

Limitation of Liability

REACT Air Ambulance shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of income, travel expenses, accommodation costs, missed commercial flights, or any other financial loss arising from mission delays, cancellations, or operational changes.

11

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Acceptance of Terms

By confirming a booking and making payment, the client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted these Cancellation, Refund, and Operational Terms and Conditions in full.